Natural disasters in books: I stockpiled goods to escape famine in ancient times

Before arriving in the capital, Feng Ruzhi had only followed Song Daxue to learn how to drive a horse-drawn carriage. Now she has become very skilled at it. However, because she is young, Song Shiwei and Song Da rarely let her touch the carriage.

Song Da was not at home at the moment, and Feng Ru was eager to try. Song Shiwei originally planned to go out alone, but in the end she was taken away in a carriage.

After Song Shiwei got in the car, Feng Ru turned around and asked, "Sister, where are we going?"

"Go to Fubaolou."

The book doesn't mention Fubao Tower very often, but even from just a few plots we know that it is a place where you can get information as long as you have money.

Song Shiwei has no connections or influence in the capital, so Fubaolou is the best choice.

Originally, Song Shiwei thought Feng Ru didn't know the location, and was about to ask her to ask passers-by, but when he turned around, he saw the little girl taking out a thick piece of cowhide from her arms, and when he unfolded it carefully, he found that it was a map of the capital.

Song Shiwei:!!!

"Where did you get this map?" If I remember correctly, the little girl hasn't been out recently.

Feng Ru was still searching for Fubao Tower seriously the moment before, and the next moment she heard Song Shiwei's words and looked up at her and smiled sweetly: "Brother Song brought it back to me. He said this is the most detailed map of the capital. I'll see where Fubao Tower is."

It was given by Song Da, so it wasn't surprising. However, seeing her looking around, Song Shiwei couldn't help but remind her: "Fubaolou is in the west city, look over there."

Feng Ru quickly flipped to the map of West City and exclaimed, "This Fubao Building is very conspicuous in West City, with such a big circle."

Song Shiwei didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Let's go as soon as we find it."

The speed of the carriage in the city cannot be too fast. Feng Ru pulled the reins while following the map.

There is a straight line from East City to West City. Feng Ru found the fastest route and arrived in less than half an hour. This was before he could avoid delays along the way. If no one sped up, he would arrive in an incense stick of time.

After arriving at Fubao Tower, Song Shiwei asked Feng Ru to find an open space nearby to wait, and then walked straight into Fubao Tower.

"Dear guest, please come in."

A middle-aged man came out to greet Song Shiwei. He did not look down on her because of her young age. He still warmly welcomed her into the store.

"We have just received a batch of tea leaves. Would you like to take a look?"

Song Shiwei then withdrew his scrutinizing gaze, stopped and looked at him steadily: "Ask a question."

The middle-aged man restrained his smile and said seriously: "Please follow me."

Song Shiwei followed him around the screen to the backyard, and then stopped outside a door with closed windows and doors. The man walked forward and opened the door, and Song Shiwei walked in first without changing his expression.

After they sat down, the middle-aged man brought a cup of tea and placed a pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the table next to them: "Dear guest, just write down who and what you want to know, and I will pass on the information to you later."

Song Shiwei looked at him and asked, "How long will it take?"

"This is probably the first time this guest has come to Fubaolou. How long we have to wait depends on what the guest wants to ask. If it's just some simple information, it won't take long."

Song Shiwei hummed, then picked up a pen and paper and wrote down what he wanted to ask. After he finished writing, the middle-aged man took the paper and went out.

The best place for studying in the entire Dali Dynasty was naturally the Imperial Academy. However, those who could enter the Imperial Academy were either unparalleled in practical learning or had a strong family background. Song Da had neither of these, so there was no need to consider the Imperial Academy.

The second place famous in the Dali Dynasty was Zhoushan Academy. Although Zhoushan Academy did not value family background as much as the Imperial College, one still had to have real talent and knowledge to enter. Now that the enrollment period has passed, if one wants to enter the academy, one can only think of other ways.

He couldn't get into the Imperial College, but he could try his luck at Zhoushan Academy. Song Da had a talent for studying and was willing to work hard. Since he wanted to take the imperial examination in the future, Song Shiwei would naturally send him to a good academy.

How to walk on this road to success and how far to go depends on Song Da himself.

Perhaps the information Song Shiwei wanted to ask was simple, but within a stick of incense, a middle-aged man came in with a letter.

"Sincerely, fifty taels."

Song Shiwei glanced at the letter in his hand, took out fifty taels of silver from his sleeve, then took the letter and opened it in front of the middle-aged man.

After reading it, Song Shiwei threw the paper into the charcoal basin next to him. Sparks instantly covered it and it turned into ashes in a few seconds.

Song Shiwei stood up and strode out of Fubao Tower.

Feng Ru was waiting in the left corner of Fubao Building, still eating a candied haws in her hand. When she saw Song Shiwei coming out, she hurried over to her and said, "Sister, where are we going next?"

Song Shiwei glanced at the sky and said, "Let's go back."

"it is good."

After arriving home, Song Shiwei called Song Da to his side. After hearing him say that he had delivered the letter to the escort agency and given the money, Song Shiwei just responded and looked up at him.

"There is some progress on Zhoushan Academy. Although the enrollment period has passed, as far as I know, if you can get the favor of the dean, you can make an exception and enroll. Are you ready?"

Song Da, who had been listening respectfully with his head bowed, immediately looked up upon hearing the words. The usually calm and experienced young man was now grinning like a child.

"You know how you are doing academically. I can let you meet Dean Jiang, but it depends on whether you can seize this opportunity. Zhoushan Academy has produced students all over the world, and many of them are officials in the court. If you say that you must have an official position to enter the Imperial College, then Zhoushan Academy is the place where talented people from humble backgrounds can become successful. There are many outstanding people in it. If you can study there, you will receive the best education and be able to take a step further towards your ideal. You should think carefully about it."

It was rare for Song Shiwei to say so many words. After Song Da was overjoyed, he gradually closed his eyes and thought.

After a moment, he bowed to Song Shiwei and said, "Master, if you can give me a chance, I will do my best."

Song Shiwei's gaze stayed on him for a few seconds, and then he said softly, "On the 15th of every month, Dean Jiang goes to Tingzhu Pavilion to read for a day. Now that you have made up your mind, go down and get ready, and go to Tingzhu Pavilion early tomorrow to review your lessons."

Song Da suppressed his surprise and bowed to Song Shiwei, "I understand. Thank you for your consideration."

"Before going to Tingzhu Pavilion, remember to go to Fumanlou to pack some snacks. Don't eat anything greasy, as it will waste your time studying. Tingzhu Pavilion has private rooms, so if you are hungry, you can eat some snacks without worrying about disturbing others."

This means that Jiang Yuanzheng loves to eat the snacks at Fu Man Lou. How can he not feel hungry after reading all day? He can take out the snacks and drink them at the right time. Song Da understood Song Shiwei's subtext and bowed his head solemnly: "I understand."

Song Shiwei retracted his gaze, picked up the book on the coffee table, propped up his head with one hand, and said casually: "There are many people in this world who want to study but don't have the conditions to do so. The road to the imperial examination is even more difficult. If you come from a poor family, if you fail one year, you have to postpone it for another year. After several times, the family will be dragged down. If you give up, it will waste the previous years of hard work. If you continue, at best you will lose everything or at worst your family will be destroyed. Song Da, what do you think about this?"

This time Song Da didn't think too much about it, and replied seriously: "I don't know what others think, and I can't influence it, but I feel that not everyone's efforts can be rewarded. The three-year special examination, the first, second, and third lists, the number of Jinshi and Jinshi combined is only dozens, and there are even fewer officials. However, the imperial examination is the best way for farmers to rise to prominence. If you don't study for the imperial examination, you might as well go home and farm."